IKO Premium Roofing Systems: Installed by Calgary's Contractor of the Year.

IKO’s Craftsman Installer designation is the highest tier in IKO’s contractor certification program, awarded to contractors who have completed IKO’s technical training, demonstrate sustained installation quality, and are authorized to activate IKO’s Iron Clad Extended Protection warranty. Only a small number of contractors in Western Canada hold this designation. The same IKO shingle installed by a standard contractor and by a Craftsman Installer carries a different warranty. The Craftsman installation activates IKO’s most comprehensive Iron Clad Extended Protection. ALR was named IKO’s Contractor of the Year for Western Canada in 2023.

Cambridge is IKO’s flagship Architectural shingle: the most popular in the IKO residential range, delivering excellent weather protection, outstanding colour selection, and a 30-year Iron Clad warranty at the best value-per-year. Dynasty belongs to IKO’s Performance Collection and adds ArmourZone® nailing technology, a higher wind resistance rating (up to 130 km/h vs. 110 km/h for Cambridge), and deeper shadow lines. For most Calgary homeowners, Cambridge is the right choice for value. Dynasty is right for wind-exposed locations. Nordic adds Class 4 impact resistance. The right choice for hail-prone areas.

Potentially, yes. IKO Nordic carries a Class 4 impact resistance rating, the highest category recognized by insurance underwriters in Canada. Many Alberta insurers offer premium discounts for homes with Class 4 impact-resistant roofing, because the actuarial risk of a claim is demonstrably lower. Discounts typically range from 5–20% on the roof-related component of your premium. ALR recommends contacting your insurer before finalizing your shingle selection. In post-storm situations, we also recommend requesting IKO Nordic as part of your insurance settlement; many insurers will accept it with appropriate documentation.

Yes. The IKO Iron Clad Extended Protection warranty is transferable to subsequent homeowners—a meaningful differentiator at resale. To ensure transferability, the warranty must be registered at installation (ALR registers all Craftsman installations with IKO at handover), and documentation of regular maintenance must be maintained. ALR’s Roof Maintenance Program generates the inspection records that satisfy this requirement automatically.

Yes. IKO operates a manufacturing facility in Calgary, engineered and tested for Western Canadian conditions, the thermal cycling between Chinook events and deep freezes, the UV intensity at elevation, and the hailstorm frequency that makes Alberta one of the most demanding shingle environments in North America. Local manufacturing also means shorter supply chains and more predictable material availability during high-demand post-hailstorm seasons.

Yes, and this is frequently misunderstood. IKO’s Iron Clad Extended Protection warranty includes a maintenance requirement: without documented evidence of regular professional inspections, the warranty can be voided before its 30-year term expires. Craftsman installation activates the Iron Clad warranty, and maintenance documentation keeps it valid for its full term.